After braving the challenge of easing the loss of playoff hero Jaroslav Halak, Carey Price now must justify his massive six-year, $39 million contract. That's a lot for any goalie in any town to stomach, but Price will face even more heat since he's the No. 1 goalie for the Montreal Canadiens. So he can he handle that pressure?

There are pros and cons to Price's situation that make it a fascinating question.

On the bright side, Price finished 2011-12 strong. After a dicey first three months, Price had fabulous individual numbers once 2012 began. He'll likely benefit from a stable franchise environment after last season's fractured behind-the-scenes mess. It's also helpful to have a defensive taskmaster like Michel Therrien behind the bench considering the fact that his best moments came when Jacques Martin was in charge – and not on the verge of being fired.